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The Nursery School Charlwood # The Nursery School Charlwood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good (Mar 2025) · Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, RH11 0QA · West Sussex Number of places 110 places Age range 0–4 yrs Last inspected Mar 2025 Local authority West Sussex About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery 5 acres of gardens and woodland. The property thoughtfully preserves its original architectural charm, such as period windows, fireplaces, and a Horsham stone roof, while also benefiting from a comprehensive refurbishment to meet modern standards. This unique environment fosters a warm and welcoming atmosphere, aiming to be a true "home from home" for children. The day nursery is well-equipped with facilities designed to enhance learning and play, including an all-weather rear garden for consistent outdoor engagement, a dedicated sensory garden for exploration, and an onsite forest school that encourages a deep connection with nature. Parents will also appreciate the convenience of onsite parking and a dedicated parents' lounge. The Nursery School Charlwood provides a comprehensive early years education, offering enriching activities and a nurturing environment for children to thrive. Our ethos The Nursery School Charlwood aims to be a 'home from home' for children, fostering a deep connection with nature through its onsite forest school and extensive gardens and woodland. They provide a comprehensive early years education in a warm, welcoming, and well-equipped environment. What it's like Leaders share the intentions for learning effectively, which are clearly understood and implemented by staff. The curriculum is well sequenced, secure and embedded through staff's good practice and interactions with children. This contributes to children making the progress that they are capable of. Forest School Restored 17th Century House All-weather Garden ## Pricing & funding Fees are structured around full day, morning, or afternoon sessions. Parents must register their child and pay a deposit to secure a place, with a minimum weekly session commitment required. Funding accepted 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Good to know - • A minimum attendance of 4 sessions per week is required. - • A registration fee is required. - • A refundable deposit is charged upon registration. ## Key facts Opening hours 7:30am - 6pm, 51 weeks a year (excluding inset days and bank holidays). The nursery closes for one week between Christmas and New Year. Session types Full Day, Morning Session, Afternoon Session Age range Children aged one and above Registered with Ofsted 2022 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of The Nursery School Charlwood Inspection date Mar 2025 Inspection no. 10389995 [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274360)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2703434) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number Contact Nursery [ Visit website ](https://thenurseryschoolcompany.co.uk/charlwood/) Charlwood Road, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, RH11 0QA ## Explore day nurseries near Crawley - [Day nurseries in Crawley](/search?q=Crawley) - [Day nurseries in South East](/search?q=South+East) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=the-nursery-school-charlwood-rh11-0qa-2703434) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for The Nursery School Charlwood Last inspected 10 March 2025 Overall effectiveness Good What it's like to attend Leaders share the intentions for learning effectively, which are clearly understood and implemented by staff. The curriculum is well sequenced, secure and embedded through staff's good practice and interactions with children. This contributes to children making the progress that they are capable of. Inspector highlights - The strong leadership team makes continual and well-targeted improvements and supports staff development. - Staff know the children well and use a clear system to understand children's interests and plan for their next steps. - Staff effectively demonstrate new skills to children, who then copy them and receive praise, extending their development. - The support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is highly successful, with prompt identification of gaps and individualised planning. - Children learn about similarities and differences, and staff celebrate and embrace different languages. Areas to develop - 1 explore alternative methods to share information with parents on ways in which they can further support their children's learning at home. Inspection #10389995 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50274360) Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision The support for those children with special educational needs and/or disabilities is highly successful. Staff promptly identify any potential gaps in children's learning and use individualised planning for children that identify targets successfully. Staff receive effective support from leaders to put effective tools and strategies in place, enabling them to provide the best opportunities for children. Outdoor space Children access activities in the forest school area and go on trips that staff base on children's current interests to extend their learning experiences. Parents share their delight in their children's experiences while at the setting, such as the regular outings and the outdoor forest school. Inspection history Date: March 2025 - April 2025 Good - March 2025 Good ## Frequently asked about The Nursery School Charlwood ### What is the capacity at The Nursery School Charlwood? ### Does Charlwood offer holiday club care? ### How can The Nursery School Charlwood be contacted? ### What are the fees at The Nursery School Charlwood? ### Which funded hours does Charlwood accept? ## Nearby day nurseries in Crawley Other Ofsted-registered day nurseries close to The Nursery School Charlwood. - [ Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 mi ### Little Barn Owls Nursery, Brookfield Crawley · RH10 9TR 4.5(8 Google reviews) ](/nursery/brookfield-day-nursery-rh10-9tr-113545) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bear And Bunny Nursery Horley · RH6 0BJ 5.0(15 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bear-and-bunny-nursery-rh6-0bj-ey494975) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.0 mi ### Bear And Bunny Nursery At The Farmhouse Horley · RH6 0BJ 5.0(15 Google reviews) ](/nursery/bear-and-bunny-nursery-at-the-farmhouse-rh6-0bj-ey542336) - [ Ofsted rating unavailable 1.2 mi ### Enriching Lives Pre-school Crawley · RH11 7PF ](/nursery/enriching-lives-pre-school-rh11-7pf-2810858) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Honey Pots Childcare Crawley · RH10 8ND ](/nursery/honey-pots-childcare-limited-rh10-8nd-ey408136) - [ Ofsted: Good 1.5 mi ### Muddy Puddles Pre-School Crawley · RH11 0HD ](/nursery/muddy-puddles-pre-school-rh11-0hd-ey553346) [See all nurseries in Crawley →](/search?q=Crawley) ### Are you the owner of this nursery? 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